How far is Timbuktu from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) is 936 miles / 1507 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Timbuktu (TOM) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 35 minutes.

Distance from Jos to Timbuktu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jos to Timbuktu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 936.232 miles
• 1506.719 kilometers
• 813.563 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 936.640 miles
• 1507.376 kilometers
• 813.918 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Jos to Timbuktu?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Timbuktu Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Timbuktu?

The time difference between Jos and Timbuktu is 1 hour. Timbuktu is 1 hour behind Jos.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM)

On average, flying from Jos to Timbuktu generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jos to Timbuktu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Timbuktu Airport (TOM).

Airport information

Origin	Yakubu Gowon Airport
City:	Jos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	JOS
ICAO Code:	DNJO
Coordinates:	9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E

Destination	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W